Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
Hold on to instruction, do not let it go! Guard wisdom, because she is your life!
New American Standard Bible
Guard her, for she is your
King James Version
Take fast hold of instruction; let her not go: keep her; for she is thy life.
Holman Bible
Guard it, for it is your life.
A Conservative Version
Take firm hold of instruction. Do not let her go. Keep her, for she is thy life.
American Standard Version
Take fast hold of instruction; let her not go: Keep her; for she is thy life.
Amplified
Take hold of instruction; [actively seek it, grip it firmly and] do not let go.
Guard her, for she is your life.
Bible in Basic English
Take learning in your hands, do not let her go: keep her, for she is your life.
Darby Translation
Take fast hold of instruction, let her not go: keep her, for she is thy life.
Julia Smith Translation
Lay hold upon instruction, thou shalt not let go: guard her for she is thy life.
King James 2000
Take fast hold of instruction; let her not go: keep her; for she is your life.
Lexham Expanded Bible
Seize the instruction! Do not let go! Guard her, for she is your life.
Modern King James verseion
Take fast hold of instruction; do not let go; keep her; for she is your life.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Take fast hold of doctrine, let her not go: keep her, for she is thy life.
NET Bible
Hold on to instruction, do not let it go; protect it, because it is your life.
New Heart English Bible
Take firm hold of instruction. Do not let her go. Keep her, for she is your life.
The Emphasized Bible
Take fast hold of correction, let her not go, - keep her, for, she, is thy life.
Webster
Take fast hold of instruction; let her not go: keep her; for she is thy life.
World English Bible
Take firm hold of instruction. Don't let her go. Keep her, for she is your life.
Youngs Literal Translation
Lay hold on instruction, do not desist, Keep her, for she is thy life.
Themes
divine Call » For worship of God » Wisdom's
Christ » Vine name applied to » Wisdom of
Duty » Three-fold appropriation (taking) » Instruction
God » Wisdom of » Select readings
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Proverbs 4:13
Verse Info
Context Readings
The Right Path
12 When you walk, your step will not be hindered, and when you run, you will not stumble. 13 Hold on to instruction, do not let it go! Guard wisdom, because she is your life! 14 Do not enter the path of the wicked, or go along the way of evil men.
Cross References
Proverbs 3:18
She is a tree of life for those who embrace her, and whoever clutches her tightly will be joyful.
Proverbs 3:22
and they will be life to you and a graceful ornament for your neck.
Genesis 32:26
and said, "Let me go, because the dawn has come." "I won't let you go," Jacob replied, "unless you bless me."
Deuteronomy 32:47
because they're not just empty words for you they are your very life. Through these instructions you will live long in the land that you are about to cross over the Jordan River to possess."
Proverbs 23:23
Purchase truth, but don't sell it; store up wisdom, instruction, and understanding.
Ecclesiastes 7:12
Indeed, wisdom gives protection, just like money does, but it's better to know that wisdom gives life, to those who have mastered it.
Song of Songs 3:4
I had just passed them when I found the one I love. I held him and wouldn't let him go until I brought him to my mother's house, to the room of the one who conceived me.
Luke 24:27-29
Then, beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, he explained to them all the passages of Scripture about himself.
John 4:39-42
Now many of the Samaritans of that town believed in Jesus because the woman had testified, "He told me everything I've ever done."
John 6:68
Simon Peter answered him, "Lord, to whom would we go? You have the words of eternal life.
Acts 2:42
The believers continued to devote themselves to what the apostles were teaching, to fellowship, to the breaking of bread, and to times of prayer.
Acts 11:23
When he arrived, he rejoiced to see what the grace of God had done, and with hearty determination he kept encouraging all of them to remain faithful to the Lord,
1 Thessalonians 5:21
Instead, test everything. Hold on to what is good.
Hebrews 2:1
For this reason we must pay closer attention to the things we have heard, or we may drift away,
Revelation 2:13
"I know where you live. Satan's throne is there. Yet you hold on to my name and have not denied your faith in me, even in the days of Antipas, my faithful witness, who was killed in your presence, where Satan lives.
Revelation 12:11
Our brothers conquered him by the blood of the lamb and by the word of their testimony, for they did not cling to their lives even in the face of death.